Child struck by vehicle on beach
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A 3-year-old child was struck by a motorist on the beach Sunday, reports the Cameron County Park Rangers. The accident...
View ArticleIsland announces new Parks & Rec manager
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island has a new Parks and Recreation manager. Anne Payne was introduced to the Committee by Dr. Sungman Kim during last Wednesday’s meeting....
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SPRING CLEANING
Residents crowdsource ‘solutions’ for Spring Break By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Almost every seat in the room was filled at the South Padre Island...
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Lucio pulls bills after backlash
Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com State Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D-Brownsville) has pulled two education bills from consideration by the...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor for April 6, 2017
Special to the PRESS Dear Editor, Laguna Vista residents should be aware that the existing LV Recreational Association (LVRA) lease — for the town-owned marina — is a self-serving sham that does a...
View ArticleMock, Torres Ready for District
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Sydney “Trey” Mock and Joseph Ian Torres are about as ready as they can be for the District 32-4A track and field meet. Mock won his fourth gold medal of the season...
View ArticleLady Tarpons primed for district
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Lady Tarpons are primed and ready for the District 32-4A track and field meet. They took home three gold medals at last week’s Albert Tijerina...
View ArticlePort approves road easement, wage increases
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Brownsville Navigation District met to discuss several items Wednesday, including a road easement for the proposed...
View ArticleCity OKs beautification master plan
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel, in conjunction with the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has taken the first...
View ArticleGranite pavers offered at Purple Heart Memorial
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The Purple Heart Monument, located within Laguna Vista’s Veterans Memorial Park, will soon have a new feature. The Town of Laguna Vista is accepting orders for...
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Local professor testifies before Congress
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista resident Dr. Terence Garrett, professor and chair of the Public Affairs and Security Studies Department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley...
View ArticleMoney Matters
Former city manager files suit in state district court, City countersues By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Former Port Isabel City Manager Edward Meza has...
View ArticleMarina lease workshop Monday
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A workshop to hash-out details of a new lease between the Town of Laguna Vista and the Recreation Association, which oversees operations of the local marina, is...
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TURTLE-RRIFIC
STI releases nine rehabilitated turtles, finds season’s first Kemp’s ridley nest By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It was a big week for Sea Turtle Inc....
View ArticleLetters to the Editor for April 13, 2017
Special to the PRESS Dear Editor, Re the letter to the editor 4/6/2017, and the 04/11/2017 Workshop between the Laguna Vista Recreation Association, and the Laguna Vista Town Council: I don’t know...
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Seven Lady Tarpons Qualify for Area
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Lady Tarpons track and field team won gold in five events and placed third in team points at Monday’s District 32-4A meet in Rio Grande City....
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Mock, Silva, Torres Take Gold at District
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Omar Silva, Ian Torres and Trey Mock all won gold medals at this week’s District 32-4A track and field meet at Rio Grande City. Silva won both the 110-meter and...
View ArticleWeather Warnings
Next gen tech to give forecasters unprecedented information By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On Nov. 19, 2016, the GOES-R satellite was launched into orbit...
View ArticleCity refinances Yacht Club, approves water aerobics classes
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com During a special meeting of the city commission Wednesday, the City of Port Isabel unanimously approved the re-funding of a...
View ArticleTreviño shares positive County outlook
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. shared a positive outlook for Cameron County during a luncheon hosted by the South Padre...
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